Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Primary biliary cirrhosis

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Primary biliary cirrhosis includes:

• Unknown etiology
• Genetic factors
• Autoimmune in nature

Other underlying conditions related to Primary biliary cirrhosis:

• Alkaline phosphatase liver isoenzyme levels raised (plasma or serum)
• Angiotensin converting enzyme levels raised (plasma or serum)
• Antinuclear antibodies
• Autoantibodies
• Cholestatic jaundice
• Cirrhosis of liver
• Digital clubbing
• Hepatic failure
• Hepatocellular jaundice
• Hepatomegaly
• Hyperpigmentation
• Hypokalaemic distal renal tubular acidosis
• Splenomegaly
• Thyroid hormone binding globulin levels raised (serum)

Source: Diseases Database

Primary biliary cirrhosis as a complication:

Other conditions that might have Primary biliary cirrhosis as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Primary biliary cirrhosis as a complication includes:

• Sjogren's Syndrome

Primary biliary cirrhosis Causes: Book Excerpts

• Differential Diagnosis - Ascites
• Causes and incidence - Cirrhosis and fibrosis
• Causes - Cirrhosis

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Primary biliary cirrhosis, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Primary biliary cirrhosis. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Primary biliary cirrhosis. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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